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Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos oreophilus / Thalictrum fendleri Forest | Western Ecology Working Group of...
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Name: Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos oreophilus / Thalictrum fendleri Forest Reference: Western Ecology Working Group of... Description: This forested association is a common aspen type, occurring from the Abajo Mountains in southern Utah, northern Nevada, eastern Idaho, and into western Wyoming. It occurs between 1585 and 2112 m (5200-8900 feet) elevation. Generally it occurs at moderate elevations, between 1828 and 2651 m (6000-8700 feet). Stands grow on gentle slopes of less the 25%, rather than on benches or flats. They are found on all aspects and on soil derived from igneous and sedimentary parent materials. The vegetation structure is relatively simple, with an open and scattered, yet distinct low-shrub stratum comprised of Symphoricarpos oreophilus. The dominant overstory canopy is Populus tremuloides, with a cover range of 40-100% and an average of about 70%. Other trees present are typically conifers but rarely occur over 5%. Conifer species include Abies lasiocarpa and Pseudotsuga menziesii. The low-shrub stratum is dominated by Symphoricarpos oreophilus. Other low shrubs include Rosa woodsii, Mahonia repens (= Berberis repens), and Paxistima myrsinites. Tall shrubs such as Acer glabrum, Amelanchier alnifolia, and Prunus virginiana may be present but are never abundant enough to form a distinct stratum. The herbaceous layer is rich with many forbs. The most common forbs are Thalictrum fendleri, Geranium viscosissimum, Helianthella uniflora, Osmorhiza berteroi (= Osmorhiza chilensis), Achillea millefolium, and Taraxacum officinale.  Accession Code: VB.CC.26790.POPULUSTREMULOI Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
	Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization) Perspective from: 26-Nov-1997 to: 17-Nov-2014
	status: accepted Community's Parent: Populus tremuloides Forest Alliance This Community's Level: Association This Community's Children: [none]		Names:   Translated: Quaking Aspen / Mountain Snowberry / Fendler's Meadowrue Forest   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.689613 NatureServe Explorer   Code: CEGL000616   Scientific: Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos oreophilus / Thalictrum fendleri Forest (convergence) and Synonyms: (undetermined) Populus tremuloides / Symphoricarpos oreophilus / Thalictrum fendleri Forest